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Discover underrated Android Auto features designed to reduce road distractions and keep you safe during driving ...

To check if your Android phone is unlocked, try swapping in another SIM card or test your network settings. If calls work, ...

According to Xthings, NFC unlocking on Android works by setting the U Home app as the phone’s NFC handler, allowing it to “run as a lightweight background service to listen for NFC intents.” When you ...

Forgot your Android password? Use Google’s Find My Device to reset it remotely, or try a factory reset via the volume and power buttons. Samsung users can unlock their phones using Find My Mobile if ...

A software update gives Android smartphone users a convenient feature that iPhone users have had since this smart lock ...

It appears Xiaomi has changed its bootloader unlocking policy. The new policy limits users to one unlock on one device each year. Years ago, there was no limit, and only recently, Xiaomi had limited ...

Dylan Coyle is a reporter for Android Police, and there isn't much he doesn't cover across the Android fold. At a basic level, regardless of how complex a topic is, he tries to make it easier for ...

All Pixel phones can now use the Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock feature in Android 16 Beta 3. The Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock feature lets you unlock your Pixel phone even when its screen is off. It ...

Samsung starts rolling out the stable One UI 8 update, based on Android 16, to Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra users in the ...